PRVT » Topics » Broadcasting - Broadband

This excerpt taken from the PRVT 10-K filed Mar 31, 2005.

Broadcasting – Broadband

 

Internet access is transforming the way that millions of consumers use and pay for news, entertainment, music and other media. Consumers are increasingly using their Internet high-speed, always-on broadband connections to access and pay for entertainment content, including adult content, and services. The Company is engaged in VOD broadcasting of its content over broadband via its proprietary websites and third party revenue share or licensing arrangements with VOD online aggregators and in 2004 the Company has experienced growth in this area.

 

According to analysis and forecasts, global broadband subscriptions were estimated to have grown by 50% to 150 million3 during 2004 and by 2009 the number of broadband subscribers is expected to grow to more than 287 million4. Although VOD (Video on Demand) online is still in its absolute infancy and VOD via cable is the default delivery pipe at the moment, it is interesting to note that forecasts5 see global VOD online consumer spend going from US$ 70 million in 2003 to US$ 2.34 billion in 2007, representing a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 142%.

 

Wikinvest © 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. Use of this site is subject to express Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer. By continuing past this page, you agree to abide by these terms. Any information provided by Wikinvest, including but not limited to company data, competitors, business analysis, market share, sales revenues and other operating metrics, earnings call analysis, conference call transcripts, industry information, or price targets should not be construed as research, trading tips or recommendations, or investment advice and is provided with no warrants as to its accuracy. Stock market data, including US and International equity symbols, stock quotes, share prices, earnings ratios, and other fundamental data is provided by data partners. Stock market quotes delayed at least 15 minutes for NASDAQ, 20 mins for NYSE and AMEX. Market data by Xignite. See data providers for more details. Company names, products, services and branding cited herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The use of trademarks or service marks of another is not a representation that the other is affiliated with, sponsors, is sponsored by, endorses, or is endorsed by Wikinvest.
Powered by MediaWiki